Andrew Cartledge

Need to factory reset your phone, but not sure how to do it? Whether you’re an Android or iOS user, it only takes a few simple steps to complete the process. Why Should I Factory Reset My Smartphone? As the term suggests, a factory reset will restore your device…

Think you know your smartphone inside out? Think again. Whether you own an Android or iOS device, there are plenty of hidden features - also known as Easter Eggs - to discover. Let's get started. Grab your phone and keep on reading to discover everything from built-in games to a…

Considering a Samsung device for your next smartphone? Known as a heavyweight presence in the smartphone market, the tech giant has a worldwide reputation for producing fantastic smartphones at the forefront of mobile technology. Not sure which Samsung is right for you? We've made it easy to compare the best…

If you’re a fan of all things smartphone, Mobile World Congress 2018 was the place to find out all of the hottest innovations, designs and decisions being made by the biggest manufacturers and developers in the business. As usual, MWC took place in Barcelona and saw tens of thousands…

This winter weather can be loads of fun, but what is decidedly less fun is seeing your smartphone slide out of your pocket during a snowball fight, and watching as it plunges into a cloud of frosty flakes. The cold weather is known to cause issues with battery power, but…

Every new medium opens up new vistas of potential for artists and journalists, and virtual reality is no different. While the main focus of VR often seems to be gaming, the technology offers exciting possibilities to educate, inform and inspire people about the world around them. Mobile VR is ripe…

Amazon’s never been shy of pushing the envelope – and while its touted drone deliveries made a big splash in 2016, the launch of Amazon Go might be the company’s biggest innovation yet. Amazon Go, which opened its first location in Seattle in January 2018, is an 1,800…

While it’s everyone’s best intention to keep fit and go to the gym regularly, our recent research indicates that British gymgoers struggle to motivate themselves whilst working out. However, help is at hand – and all you need is your smartphone. Smartphone Gym Habits We looked into the fitness…

If you're considering upgrading your existing iPhone to a newer model like the iPhone 8 or iPhone X, or don't want to run the risk of losing your favourite photos and personal files if your current device is lost, stolen or damaged, then creating a backup is a must. Of…

With technology forever evolving and used daily worldwide, what the future holds isn’t just in the inventor’s hands, but determined by the people that use it too – the consumers. This is especially relevant in the designing of new smartphones, with consumer-demand for specific features, driving forward technological advancements.…